Schizopygopsis thermalis Herzenstein, 1891
温泉裸裂尻鱼,  溫泉裸裂尻魚
Schizopygopsis thermalis
photo by He, D.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizopygopsinae
Max. size:  32.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 364.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Tibet.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Type locality: Tan la mts., China, elev. 15000-16000 ft. Nu river and inland drainage of northern Xizang in Tibet (Ref. 32617). Also in Nujiang [Salween] and Changjiang [Yangtse] rivers (Ref. 41093). Known from Anduo, Naqu, Basu of Tibet(Ref.45622).


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